NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 102 owner complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata (including the hybrid).
One recall for this model year tells owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired:Powertrain, park outside (23V-526). Check your VIN below to see whether yours is affected.
2Safety recalls
102Owner complaints
8Complaints citing a crash
0Complaints citing a fire
Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026
Recalled components: powertrain and fuel system. Most-reported area: fuel and propulsion system (40 complaints, 39%). Includes the Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid.
2 safety recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata
Do-not-drive and park-outside recalls first, then newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles.
A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
Risk: A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve. The fuel tank assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary. Additionally, dealers will inspect and update the engine control unit software. All repairs will be performed as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 286. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles.
NHTSA listing: SONATA. Hyundai campaign 286.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
The areas named in the 102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Sonata. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Fuel and propulsion system40 · 39%
Engine35 · 34%
Powertrain19 · 19%
Electrical system13 · 13%
Forward collision avoidance11 · 11%
Most named: automatic emergency braking (7); warnings (3)
Fuel system6 · 6%
Speed control6 · 6%
Unknown or other8 · 8%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Hyundai Sonata recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2023 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2017 Sonata drew the most (132) and the 2023 drew 79.
Owner complaints
2023: 102 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Hyundai Sonata
Model year
Complaints
2016
883
2017
876
2018
382
2019
170
2020
194
2021
188
2022
112
2023
102
2024
55
2025
27
2026
6
Safety recalls
2023: 2 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Hyundai Sonata
Model year
Recalls
2016
9
2017
5
2018
2
2019
0
2020
4
2021
4
2022
3
2023
2
2024
1
2025
0
2026
1
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Tested version
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD
Rollover risk 9.7%
Hyundai Sonata HEV 4 DR FWD
Rollover risk 9.7%
Questions
What are the most common 2023 Sonata problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: fuel and propulsion system (40), engine (35), powertrain (19). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Sonata safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2023 Hyundai Sonata earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my Sonata has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Hyundai dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: SONATA, SONATA HYBRID.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.